Ideal Pet Products Designer Series Ruff-Weather Pet Door with Telescoping Frame
- Cat Door
- 90 pounds
- Plastic
- Lock-Out Slide
- Better rated than 73%
- More reviewed than 75%
A well-specified extra-large pet door for bigger dogs, with a telescoping frame that covers a decent range of wall thicknesses and a lockable slide for when the door needs to be sealed shut.
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How it ranks among the 51 cat doors we track
4.6★ across 2,090 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,090 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
An extra-large Ruff-Weather pet door from Ideal Pet Products' Designer Series, with a 9.75 by 17 inch flap and a telescoping frame that adjusts to fit wall or door thickness from 0.75 to 1.75 inches, rated for dogs up to 90 pounds.
The telescoping frame is the key feature: it lets one door fit a range of wall or door thicknesses instead of requiring an exact match, which matters most for exterior wall installs rather than a standard hollow interior door. A lock-out slide lets the flap be closed off entirely when needed. Included hardware covers wall entry mounting with masonry screws and inserts, so it is built for a wall install as well as a door.
- 9.75 x 17in flap, extra large size
- Telescoping frame: 0.75-1.75in thickness
- 90 lb weight capacity
- Lock-out slide closure, wall mounting kit included
Who it's for
Fits owners with large dogs up to about 90 pounds who need a door sized for walls between 0.75 and 1.75 inches thick, including exterior wall installs given the included masonry hardware. Not sized for cats or small dogs, and not useful if wall thickness falls outside that telescoping range.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Telescoping frame fits 0.75-1.75in wall thickness
- Lock-out slide seals the door when needed
- Rated to 90 lbs for large dogs
- Includes wall-entry mounting hardware
- Sized for large dogs, not cats or small breeds
- Won't fit walls outside the telescoping range
- 8.5 lb unit is a larger install project
Performance notes
The telescoping frame extends to match the wall or door's actual thickness so the flap seats flush on both sides, which is what keeps out drafts. The lock-out slide is a separate mechanism from the flap itself, letting the opening be sealed without removing the whole unit. Weight capacity is rated to 90 pounds, sized for the door's large-breed range rather than cats or small dogs despite the category label.
Specifications
| Brand | IDEAL |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 90 pounds |
| Item Weight | 8.5 pounds |
| Dog Breed Size | Large |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Maximum Compatible Thickness | 1.7 inches |
| Minimum Compatible Thickness | 0.7 inches |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Wall Entry/Dual Flap Pet Door; Slide; Cardboard Box Guide; Blue Masonry Screws (6); Blue Plastic Inserts (12); #10x1” Frame Screws (12); Frame Screw Caps (14); 3/8” Dowel; 3/16” Masonry Drill Bit |
| Other details | |
| Closure Type | Lock-Out Slide |
| Customer Reviews | {'ratings_count': '2,090', 'stars': '4.6'} |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DSRWXL |
| Target Audience | Dogs |
| Item Type Name | Ideal Pet Products Designer Series Ruff-Weather Pet Door with Telescoping Frame, Extra Large, 9.75" x 17" Flap Size |
| Asin | B077TQPT56 |
| Upc | 030559993072 |
| Manufacturer | Ideal Pet Products |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25,569 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #69 in Cat Doors |
| Model Number | DSRWXL |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in cat doors.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideal Pet Products Designer Series Ruff-Weather Pet Door with Telescoping FrameThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 2,090 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Purrfect Portal Meow Manor® Cat Door Interior DoorPurrfect | 4.9 / 5 | 7,451 | 4.7 / 5 |
| PetSafe Interior Cat DoorPetSafe | 4.4 / 5 | 16,272 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Dog Door for Screen Doordog | 4.5 / 5 | 3,600 | 4.1 / 5 |
| SureFlap - Sure Petcare Microchip Cat Flap, White, Scans Pet's ID on Entry, Check Your…SureFlap | 4.1 / 5 | 18,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the IDEAL cat doors
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What wall or door thickness does this fit?
The telescoping frame adjusts to fit thicknesses between 0.75 and 1.75 inches.
Can the door be locked shut?
Yes, it has a lock-out slide closure to seal the opening when needed.
What size dog is this rated for, despite being listed under Cat Doors?
It's rated to 90 pounds and specced for large dogs; the Cat Doors category on this listing appears to be a mismatch given the extra-large flap size and weight rating.